Detailed plans for the spending of a £20m windfall for Dumfries must be drawn up within the next six months. The UK Government has promised Dumfries and Galloway Council the huge financial injection, but the money will only be released after a ‘town board’ is set up and firm plans are in place for splashing the cash in Dumfries.
It has also been revealed that the money should be spent focusing on themes including safety and security and heritage and regeneration.
It was revealed in September last year that Dumfries was one of seven Scottish towns that would be given £20m endowment style funds each over 10 years to invest in local priorities.
An update on progressing the plans will be provided at the council’s economy and resources committee next Tuesday. Two councillors will also be nominated to sit on the town board.
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